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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 40.17 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 40.17 and 23.67 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 40.17 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/40.17 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 40.17 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.82/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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